Indonesia Ulema Council urges House to draft law to prevent climate crisis
The edict, formally called Fatwa No. 86/2023, outlines recommendations for addressing the impacts of the climate crisis through a regulatory approach.
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Australia, Indonesia to sign defence pact within ‘months’
In a joint statement, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, the nation’s likely next president, hailed the relationship between the two countries, which he said were destined to be…
Prabowo, former president Yudhoyono ‘grow closer’ as Jokowi looms large over transition
Analysts are convinced that the meetings between the two political bigwigs are not just another case of maintaining social ties, but an indication of a power struggle between…
Inclusive marriage registry plan for local religious offices meets with questions, calls for dialogue
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas announced on February 23 a plan to expand marriage registration services at local religious affairs offices to accommodate people of…
Indonesia’s poverty-reduction target in 2024 unlikely to be met: Minister
Minister Muhadjir Effendy said the country's poverty rate in 2023 was 9.36 per cent, meaning that it would take a 1.85 per cent reduction to meet the target. He pointed out that…
Two climbers killed by lightning on Mount Manglayang
According to officials, the students were camping with some friends from the same faculty at the Batu Kuda campsite at the foot of Mt. Manglayang, which is located between Bandung…
Indonesia most networked nation in Southeast Asia amid geopolitical race
While Indonesia ranked sixth in the Asia region, it holds the most extensive global diplomatic network of any Southeast Asian country, operating 130 diplomatic missions across 95…
Former foes Agus and Moeldoko now cabinet comrades
The cabinet position signals the Democratic Party’s alignment with the Gerindra Party-led alliance supporting presumptive president-elect Prabowo Subianto, who ran alongside…
Indonesia’s health ministry to require sugar content labels on beverages
The government is also expected to impose a sweetened drink tax this year, aiming to collect Rp 4.3 trillion (US$275.5 million) in revenue.
China ready to fork over for cutlery factory: Indonesian minister
According to Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister, China would go ahead with its planned investment in a major petrochemical project in North Kalimantan. He…